andrewperez_tx Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 hi ppl i just boght a 77 280z (sbc/charged)bout a week ago ($600 from a friend going through a devorce) i have always liked them but not real crazy about them untill lately anyway the body looks real bad and i decided to make a custom bodykit(fender flares the whole 9)i,ve worked with fiber glass in the past so i am able to make the kit but i am not to sure how to attach the fender flares with out it cracking later on down the line any ideas(should i fill it with fiber glass then sand down) also here is my idea for the kit i used paint just to get an idea tell me what yall think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruez Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I really like the rear panel.... front is pretty good.... don't lika the doors though.. too "ricey" IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason4300 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I agree with Cruez. I like the kit, but the doors should just open normally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedevan Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 do ccr style doors if you want them to open differently. last time i tried to find information on how they worked i couldn't find anything, but you can come up with a few ways of how to do it urself, would just be good to know which way they chose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_82_ZXT Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Love the front and rear! do ccr style doors if you want them to open differently. last time i tried to find information on how they worked i couldn't find anything' date=' but you can come up with a few ways of how to do it urself, would just be good to know which way they chose! [img']http://www.allfastcars.com/cars/koenigseggccrsupercar.jpg[/img] I think the hinge is like a helix. The door goes out, the back up, and the front down. Insanely awesome, but complicated. Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 280ZForce Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 also here is my idea for the kit i used paint just to get an idea tell me what yall think any chance you can make those pics atleast triple that size? i'd like to get a better look at the details. Thanx - Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naviathan Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Attaching fiberglass to any car is difficult to do without it eventually cracking. That is if you're doing a smooth blended look. If you want a bolt on application and aren't worried about lines I would look at connecting with a weather strip between the panels to keep the glas from cracking when you hit a bump or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I really like the way the front end looks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNeedForZ Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Looks good. The lambo doors is going to have problem, not because it's ricey but you can't get out of car easily; the door is in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedevan Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 yeah i'd say its a helix too, but where do they have the gas strut thing positioned to push it out? down the middle is the easiest place i can think of...but yeah complicated huh? i wonder if they will ever bring out rice kits to do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Maseratis have regular doors any way. http://www.maserati.com/jsp/newModels.jsp?category=%2Fmaserati%2Fcars%2Fgransportspyder%2Festerni&menuKey=t289&BV_SessionID=@@@@0883145767.1151429785@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccccaddieggkgmgcefeceegdgimdfmf.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason4300 Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Maseratis have regular doors any way. That's why I don't like it, either. I saw a CCR at an autoshow once, I got a pretty good look at the doors. I wish I had had my camera with me at the time, they could have been useful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewperez_tx Posted June 27, 2006 Author Share Posted June 27, 2006 :sad: j/k i also was thinking suiside but i just wanted to do something diff. my cuzn has two the 90th anv. and 06 grandsport i just wanted to show i can get the look 4 less then $130k i start molding the kit but it is hard to do with stryofoam so i am heading to the art store and get clay! may be ezr not sure. also i tried to hange size but it wont work also i am going to put on there sideskirts kan't really see them in the pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 280ZForce Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 still anyway you can blow up those z/maserti ps pics for us...like 3x+ the size? thanx - Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewperez_tx Posted June 28, 2006 Author Share Posted June 28, 2006 i'll tryright now post in a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewperez_tx Posted June 28, 2006 Author Share Posted June 28, 2006 i hoped that worked u an bealy c the side skirts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Although the pics are a little small, I really like your ideas, except the lambo/rice doors. If your ideas work out and look nice, make sure to keep the molds, as other members here may be interested in a kit. Anyway, good luck! Make sure to post pics of your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewperez_tx Posted July 1, 2006 Author Share Posted July 1, 2006 ok i have been working when i can on this car but here is where i am at so far this is the start http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=10&imgid=162256179 i decided to start by shaving the rain rails(it won't be in the rain any way) http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=10&imgid=162256239 next to get an idea on what i want(draw guidelines) http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=10&imgid=162256183 then make ribs out of styrofoam(not as ez as it looks took alot of time) http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=10&imgid=162256187 then i taped up the ribs(get tape as tight as possible) http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=10&imgid=160296187 i then filled the ribs in with drywall filler(yes drywall i sugest u not do this it takes to long to dry) http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=10&imgid=162256194 i moved on to the front bumper taped up styrofoam to get strong base for the clay http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=10&imgid=162256222 i needed a reference to start make the bumper(puting in eyecandy) http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=10&imgid=162256210 i taped up a paper grille just for refrence then started putting on the clay http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=10&imgid=162256265 i spent alot of time shaping clay(it looks pritty) http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=10&imgid=162256258 and that is where i'm at but here is some eye candy for yah http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=10&imgid=162256253 http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=10&imgid=162256246 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b__sosick Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 very cool!!!! what are your powerplant plans? Maserati engine/trans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewperez_tx Posted July 1, 2006 Author Share Posted July 1, 2006 no i got a sbc(Vortech Centrifugal Supercharger) /Super T-10 4-Speed i just need to put it in it came with the car i love devorce(husband did not want wife to get the car) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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